Category: Atmospheres

Planetary Interior Structure and Dynamics Scientist

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
City: Pasadena
State/Province: CALIFORNIA
Category: , , ,
Country: USA
Institution: JPL
Application Due Date: Friday, July 01 2016
Web Link: https://newgrads-jpl.icims.com/jobs/6584/scientist-ii%2c-planetary-interior-structure-and-dynamics/job

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center operated by the California Institute of Technology for NASA, invites applications for a full-time position in interior structure and dynamics of planets and satellites. The applicant will join a broad-based team of scientists and engineers to advance JPL’s Planetary Science research that excels in applying remote sensing data, in-situ measurements and state of the art models to planetary geophysics. Determining the interior structure and dynamics of planets, moons, and small objects is key to better understanding of the formation and differentiation of Solar System objects. The scientific scope of interest for this position is broad, but candidates should have demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: Modeling of signal propagation in solid bodies and atmospheres, with applications, for example, to icy satellites, Mars, Venus, and giant planets; Processing of geophysical data, in particular seismic signals, over a broad range of frequencies; Material mechanical properties and their dependence on several parameters including pressure, temperature and forcing frequency; and/or Modelling of planetary internal processes. The selected applicant is expected to participate in or lead science definition and advancement of new science, technology, and mission proposals.

 

The applicant must have a PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.  The applicant shall have an established reputation along with a broad knowledge of planetary measurement approaches and expertise in modeling and interpretation of the data for planetary science applications.

 

JPL/Caltech offers a competitive salary and impressive benefits, and provides research opportunities at the leading edge of Planetary Science. To view the full job description and apply, visit: http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/ (Job ID #2016-6584). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should include a curriculum vitae, a career statement with research objectives, and contact information for three professional references. JPL/Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Mars Paleoclimate Postdoc

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Geophysical Sciences
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Edwin Kite
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Chicago
Application Due Date: Friday, July 15 2016
Web Link: http://geosci.uchicago.edu/~kite

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of
Chicago seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher to support
investigations of the past Mars climate and atmosphere. The successful
candidate will work with Assistant Professor Edwin Kite to modify and
run Mars mesoscale models and Mars global climate models, and analyze
the output of those models. The emphasis of the work will be on
processes that operated early in Mars history and during the
transition from Mars’ early wetter climate to the present dry climate.
Candidates should have a background in Planetary Science, Earth
Science, or Astrophysics, and experience with modifying sophisticated
numerical models. Start date is flexible.

The University of Chicago hosts a vibrant planets and exoplanets
research program, with particular emphasis on potentially habitable
planets: http://geosci.uchicago.edu/research/planetary-sciences-and-cosmochemistry/

Application materials should be received by July 15 for full
consideration. Applicants should send a CV, a brief description of
research interests and experience, and a list of publications as a
single PDF file to [email protected]. Applicants should also arrange
to have two letters of reference sent to this email address. Please
direct informal inquiries about this post to Edwin Kite
([email protected]).

This postdoctoral position will be for one year, with the possibility
of renewal for a second year, and comes with a competitive salary and
generous benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or
status as an individual with disability. The University of Chicago is
an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans
Employer.

Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Science
City: Columbia
State/Province: MD
Category: ,
Country: USA
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: USRA
Application Due Date: Sunday, May 01 2016
Web Link: https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=381&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992278&company_id=16640&version=1&byBusinessUnit=NULL&bycountry=0&bystate=0&byRegion=&bylocation=&keywords=&byCat=&proximityCountry=&postalCode=&radiusDistance=&isKilometers=&tosearch=yes&city=

USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including biomedicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers – on schedule and within budget.

Universities Space Research Association is seeking a Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute program in Houston, TX. This position will provide scientific leadership and management of the program to maintain it as a premier research center in support of the NASA strategic goals in planetary science and exploration of the solar system. This position will identify new opportunities to leverage funding, strengthen, and broaden the funding for research at the LPI. The position will also partner with NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) to advance the center Lunar and Planetary Science goals. Provide local oversight of the institutional functions associated with the USRA owned facility in Houston.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and provide technical and management guidance to any LPI outreach program (including educational outreach)  that exists or becomes available.
  • Provide general oversight over the institutional function of USRA Houston (administrative and facilities), and provide supervision of the USRA Houston Business Manager.
  • Meet all the obligations and commitments in the Cooperative Agreement with NASA. Contact each NASA customer on a routine basis to see where USRA might be of further service and to assure the continued success of current obligations.
  • Maintain a presence in the appropriate research fields, which should include maintenance of an active research program with ongoing publication and funding activities.
  • Develop and maintain a high profile with the NASA customer and US academic institutions (e.g., the National Academies) through participation on and leadership of review and advisory panels.
  • Identify and pursue new initiatives within the scope of the LPI Cooperative Agreement and in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in one of the following fields: geosciences, planetary sciences, physics, astronomy or associated fields, plus at least 10 years experience past the Ph.D. level required.
  • Must have at least 5 years of proven management experience.

 

All interested candidates must apply directly on our website at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/

 

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Summer Internships in Radio Astronomy, Solar System Studies & Atmospheric Sciences at Arecibo Observatory

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
City: Arecibo
State/Province: PR
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Robert Minchin
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Arecibo Observatory
Application Due Date: Monday, February 01 2016
Web Link: http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html

Arecibo Observatory will conduct a summer student program at the observatory site in Puerto Rico during Summer 2016 (contingent on funding from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program). Areas of research include radio astronomy, solar system studies and atmospheric sciences. Students interested in electronic instrumentation or computer science are also encouraged to apply. The assistantships, which include a stipend, accommodation, and round trip airline tickets, are conducted during a flexible ten week period beginning in June.  Students will have opportunities to visit many of the beautiful sites of Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. Commonwealth.

Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who will be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (part or full time) during Fall 2016 are eligible. Apply online at http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html by January 25, 2016.  EOE/AAE

 

 

Experimental Planetary Sciences (EPS)

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Planetary Sciences Section
City: Pasadena
State/Province: California
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Murthy Gudipati
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Application Due Date: Thursday, December 31 2015

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in JPL’s Ice Spectroscopy Laboratory (ISL).

The research will involve laboratory simulations to understand surface processes on icy bodies such as Europa and on Titan. Dr. Murthy Gudipati (Principal Scientist), in JPL’s Planetary Sciences Section, will serve as JPL postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate. Candidates should have a recent PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Planetary Science, or related scientific area with a strong background in advanced laboratory physical chemistry/chemical physics . Experience in planetary sciences, astrochemistry, and astrobiology is highly desirable. Candidates who have received their PhD within the past five years since the date of their application are eligible. This positions is for one-year and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years based on performance and availability of funds. Arrange for 2-3 letters of reference letters to be sent to:

 

Dr. Murthy Gudipati (+1-818-354-2637)

E-Mail: murthy.gudipati(at)jpl.nasa.gov

Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

McGill Space Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: McGill Space Institute
City: Montreal
State/Province: Quebec
Category: , , , ,
Country: Canada
Contact Person: Kelly Lepo
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: McGill University
Application Due Date: Tuesday, December 01 2015
Web Link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6521

We invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Fellowships to be held in the McGill Space Institute at McGill University (http://msi.mcgill.ca/).

The McGill Space Institute is a newly formed interdisciplinary center that brings together researchers engaged in space-related research at McGill. Currently there are 17 active faculty members affiliated with the center, from the Physics, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Natural Resource Sciences departments at McGill. 

The successful applicant will have a strong research record in theoretical, observational, or experimental work in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, atmospheric science or astrobiology. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research plans (not to exceed 2 pages) which demonstrates how the proposed research program complements current MSI activities, and contact details of 3 referees.

This position offers a competitive salary and will be for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year, dependent on supervisor approval and the availability of funds. Preference is given to applicants within 3 years of the PhD.

Freelance Editors- Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Freelance Positions
City: No need to relocate.
State/Province: Participants from all across the world are invited to apply
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Daniel Rosario
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Cactus Communications
Application Due Date: Saturday, December 05 2015
Web Link: http://cactusglobal.edoola.com/page/eesrf/

Cactus Communications is a pioneer in language services, serving more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries. We employ a global team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields. We’re currently looking for specialist freelance copyeditors and substantive editors from all across the world.

What you will do

  • Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
  • Adhere to job-specific instructions and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
  • Ensure that all subject-specific conventions are followed

Why this is a great opportunity

  • Flexibility to determine your schedule and work hours 
  • Potential to earn USD 1200 to 3000 per month (based on regular availability)
  • Additional fees of up to 20%
  • No need to relocate. As this is a freelance opportunity, we invite applicants from all across the world.

What you need
 

  • A Post Doc/PhD/Masters degree or expertise in one or more specialized subject areas in the Earth, Atmospheric or Planetary Sciences field [detailed subject-area list below]
  • Excellent English editing skill and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

Cactus Communications has global subsidiaries and offers editing, translation, medical writing, and other services to researchers, academic journals, and organizations worldwide. We serve more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries and have extensive experience engaging our global community of 800+ freelancers.

Apply now!

To apply, fill in the application form here: http://cactusglobal.edoola.com/page/eesrf/

Detailed subject-area list:

Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences:

Atmospheric chemistry, Atmospheric science, Climate science, Cloud physics, Convective systems, tornadoes, and hurricanes, Geodesy, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, Meteorology, Petrology and mineralogy, Numerical weather prediction, Oceanography, Other – Earth, atmospheric, and planetary science, Remote sensing, Seismology and tectonics, Space and planetary science, Synoptic meteorology, Engineering geology, Geochemistry, Stratigraphy, Volcanology

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Sciences

Posted on
Current state: Review
Department: Physical Sciences
City: Daytona Beach
State/Province: FL
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Matthew Zettergren
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Application Due Date: Tuesday, January 05 2016

The Department of Physical Sciences at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in areas of space- or ground-based instrumentation and space systems engineering with applications to space, atmospheric, planetary, or earth sciences. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an actively funded experimental research program, and to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. This position will be at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related science discipline and be available by August 15, 2016.
The Physical Sciences Department has over 30 faculty members and has greatly expanded its space and upper atmospheric research activities over the past decade. This increased research activity has recently culminated in the founding of the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research. The department is home to one of the leading ABET-accredited undergraduate Engineering Physics programs in the US, as well as expanding BS Space Physics, BS Astronomy & Astrophysics, MS and PhD Engineering Physics programs.
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2016. Applications should be submitted online and include a cover letter, CV, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, as well as the contact information of at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted through the link at:  http://eraucareers.erau.edu; click on “Career Search”, and search for “Engineering Physics” at location Daytona Beach. Inquiries may be addressed to the search committee chair: Matthew Zettergren, [email protected], 386-226-7006.

 

Research Associate at LASP to Analyze Data from the Langmuir Probe and Waves Instrument on MAVEN

Posted on
Current state: Approved
Department: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
City: Boulder
State/Province: Colorado
Category: , ,
Country: USA
Institution: University of Colorado
Application Due Date: Tuesday, September 01 2015
Web Link: https://www.jobsatcu.com/hr/postings/101636/preview

The Space Physics and Planetary group at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP),
University of Colorado is involved in several space flight missions. We have a level 1 (post- doc)
position available, analyzing data from the MAVEN mission. The focus of the level 1 position is on
Mars ionosphere analysis using data from the Langmuir Probe and Waves (LPW) instrument with
support of data from all other instruments on the MAVEN spacecraft.

Candidates with planetary ionosphere data analysis experience are encouraged to apply. We will also
consider candidates with instrument hardware experience. Examples of the primary work tasks include:
instrument operation, data production, and software development.

The successful candidate will be working closely with Dr. Andersson and Prof. Ergun.

The position will initially be a one year contract with a possible extension.
Salary will be commensurate with hiring level, experience and qualifications.

Evaluations will begin immediately and we will continue to accept applications but no longer
than September 1st 2015.

Questions can be sent to [email protected]. Please submit your application electronically to:
https://www.jobsatcu.com/hr/postings/101636/preview

Freelance Editors- Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Posted on
Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Freelance Positions
City: Trevose
State/Province: Pennsylvania
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Pritpal Kaur
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Cactus Communications Inc.
Application Due Date: Monday, June 29 2015
Web Link: http://cactusglobal.edoola.com/page/eesrf/

Cactus Communications, Inc. is a pioneer in language services, serving more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries. We employ a global team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields. We’re currently looking for specialist freelance copyeditors and substantive editors from all across the world.

 

What you will do

  • Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
  • Adhere to job-specific instructions and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
  • Ensure that all subject-specific conventions are followed

 

Why this is a great opportunity

  • Flexibility to determine your schedule and work hours 
  • Potential to earn USD 1200 to 3000 per month (based on regular availability) editing jobs online
  • Performance-based bonuses of up to 25% and assurance of regular work for high-quality editors
  • Learning opportunities and regular feedback on your freelance editing assignments
  • No need to relocate. As this is a freelance opportunity, we invite applicants from all across the world.

 

 

What you need
 

  • A Post Doc/PhD/Masters degree or expertise in one or more specialized subject areas in the Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences subject-areas [detailed subject-area list below]
  • Excellent English editing skill and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

 

Cactus Communications Inc. is based in Philadelphia, USA, and offers editing, translation, medical writing, and other services to researchers, academic journals, and organizations worldwide. We serve more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries and have extensive experience engaging our global community of 800+ freelancers.

 

Apply now!

To apply, fill in the application form here: http://cactusglobal.edoola.com/page/eesrf/

 

Detailed subject-area list:

 

Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences:

Atmospheric chemistry, Atmospheric science, Climate science, Cloud physics, Convective systems, tornadoes, and hurricanes, Geodesy, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, Meteorology, Petrology and mineralogy, Numerical weather prediction, Oceanography, Other – Earth, atmospheric, and planetary science, Remote sensing, Seismology and tectonics, Space and planetary science, Synoptic meteorology, Engineering geology, Geochemistry, Stratigraphy, Volcanology